The nurse is administering a narcotic analgesic for the control of a newly postoperative patient's pain. What medication will the nurse administer to this patient?
A) Midazolam (Versed)
B) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
C) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
D) Fentanyl (Duragesic)
D
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Opioid and opiate analgesics such as morphine and fentanyl (Duragesic) are controlled substances referred to as narcotics. The other medications are not opioid analgesics and should not be given for a newly postoperative patient.
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